Science Teacher- Chemistry or Physics Specialism

Science Teacher

Chemistry or Physics Specialism

(Would be an advantage)

Salary: MPS/UPS + Fringe

Full/Part Time, Permanent

Required for January 2019

Please complete a School application form to apply

About the School:

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· Good Ofsted rating (November 2017)

· Reputation of academic excellence:

o Progress 8 for GCSE is significantly positive at 0.33

o Specialisms are in Science and the Performing Arts

o 100% of our students this year secured a place at a destination of their choice following their A-level results.

· Excellent CPD opportunities, including an extensive in-house CPD programme.

· We are a partially selective school with many students admitted based on musical aptitude or academic ability (as determined by the South West Herts Consortium School Tests).

· Admission preference is given to children of staff members

· The School is in a strong, stable financial position in this challenging climate.

· £3.5m school expansion completed – New classrooms, sixth-form centre and drama studio.

· We have an outstanding wellbeing programme offering 

o Childcare vouchers

o Flu jabs 

o Access to the Fitness Suite and swimming pool 

o Pilates classes

o Yoga class

o Free eye tests

· Pearson's Award finalists – we are the highest School to have awards given by students. Over the last 2 years we have had 3 national finalists.

· Students who love learning and a joy to teach.

· Our teachers are highly trained to offer first class student support. We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

About the Science Department

The science department at Rickmansworth School is a large and thriving department with great results achieved year on year. Our team of 14 teachers deliver lessons with a focus on challenging students and developing independent learners. This is supported by our brilliant team of 4 full-time technicians, along with purpose-built labs, including 2 computer labs.

Results are excellent throughout all year groups, and our progress measures for science are in the top 10% of the country.

Almost half of our students opt to study separate sciences at GCSE, with 65% of our separate science students finishing with grade 7s and above this year.

Astronomy is also offered to our KS4 students as a fourth Science GCSE with guidance from our experienced Head of Physics.

Due to this success at KS4, many of our students choose to continue their studies at Rickmansworth School for A-levels, and our Science A-level numbers have been increasing year on year.

A-level grades at Rickmansworth school have been very positive for the last 2 years, with 25% of our students achieving A*-A grades and 47% A*-B grades. With the recent completion of our new sixth-form block providing more study space and computers for our students, we are expecting an even more successful year for our KS5 students in 2018-19.

At Rickmansworth School, we also offer many extra-curricular activities to engage students further in science including horticulture club, science club and STEM Week activities.

Full details of the job can be found on our website www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Application forms and details can be obtained from the website, by calling the School on 01923 726917 or by email to khughes@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of an application